79 result(s) for world heritage sites
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Centre-Right Journalist Finds Provost’s Dress Code Excessive
- 17 Oct 2013 9:30 AM
- current affairs
A moderate pro-government weekly defends controversial measures to tackle the homeless, but excoriates the provost of Kaposvár University for introducing a strict dress code for students.
Xpat Opinion: The Plight Of The Homeless In Hungary
- 1 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Perhaps I haven’t spent enough time on the plight of the homeless in Hungary. The United Nations estimates the number of homeless people in Hungary at 30-35,000, of whom about 8,000 are in Budapest. Some of them live in homeless shelters; others, afraid of being robbed, refuse to go there. In any case, there are only about 5,500 places, which is not enough. Some of those counted as homeless ...
Escape From Budapest To Le Méridien In Samui
- 21 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
Thailand’s Koh Samui is characterised by its amazing white sandy beaches, coral reefs and coconut trees. This paradise island first appeared on Chinese maps dating back to 1687, and it's said to have been first inhabited about 15 centuries ago by fishermen from the Malay Peninsula and Southern China.
Ceremonial Fireworks In Budapest, 20 August
- 15 Aug 2013 9:41 AM
- community & culture
On 20 August 2013, at 9 pm, rockets launched from four discharge sites (three barges and the Chain Bridge) offer the traditional ceremonial play of lights in the capital.
New Bills Passed On Bars, Courts & TV Switch In Hungary
- 24 Jun 2013 12:00 PM
- current affairs
Parliament voted for a tax on “ruin bars” and lowered the fees charged for removing sewage by 10% among a number of bills passed on Friday. The bill on “ruin pubs”, submitted by Fifth District mayor Antal Rogán, states that local councils may charge Ft 20 per day per customer from August 1 to businesses selling alcoholic beverages in World Heritage sites. Local councils must devote those revenues ...
Invitation: Easter Celebrations At Hollókő, 30 March - 1 April
- 31 Mar 2013 7:00 AM
- community & culture
"Hollókő, the village on the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites is open for the guests every year on the one of the biggest Christian celebration, on Eastern Sunday and Monday. In this little village almost all of the inhabitants dress up this time in their traditional customs. The boys sprinkle the girls with cold water, who in return give painted eggs for them. The festival is very ...
Almost 20,000 Votes For Cities Abroad As Guests Of Hegyalja Festival In Hungary
- 13 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Based on the festival fans’ votes, besides Hungary’s Kecskemét, residents of Slovakia’s Dunajska Streda, Ukraine’s Berehove, Serbia’s Subotica and Romania’s Odorheiu Secuiesc can enter Hegyalja Festival 2013 in Tokaj, Hungary for free between 25 and June, 2013.
New Checks On Bars In Heritage Sites In Budapest
- 2 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Parliament passed an amendment submitted by Fifth District mayor and Fidesz MP Antal Rogán and others on Monday under which police must review permits annually for keeping bars open at night in Unesco World Heritage locations.
Danube Multicultural Carnival In Budapest, 9-17 June
- 7 Jun 2012 11:00 AM
- entertainment
This international festival in Budapest includes a series of international dance and music programs. The carnival atmosphere will be enhanced by the various forms of artistic expression involved including folk dance and music, contemporary dance, world music, symphonic and brass music. In addition to traditional Hungarian and modern dance groups, the carnival will incorporate many performers from ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Centre-Right Journalist Finds Provost’s Dress Code Excessive
- 17 Oct 2013 9:30 AM
- current affairs
A moderate pro-government weekly defends controversial measures to tackle the homeless, but excoriates the provost of Kaposvár University for introducing a strict dress code for students.
Xpat Opinion: The Plight Of The Homeless In Hungary
- 1 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Perhaps I haven’t spent enough time on the plight of the homeless in Hungary. The United Nations estimates the number of homeless people in Hungary at 30-35,000, of whom about 8,000 are in Budapest. Some of them live in homeless shelters; others, afraid of being robbed, refuse to go there. In any case, there are only about 5,500 places, which is not enough. Some of those counted as homeless ...
Escape From Budapest To Le Méridien In Samui
- 21 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
Thailand’s Koh Samui is characterised by its amazing white sandy beaches, coral reefs and coconut trees. This paradise island first appeared on Chinese maps dating back to 1687, and it's said to have been first inhabited about 15 centuries ago by fishermen from the Malay Peninsula and Southern China.
Ceremonial Fireworks In Budapest, 20 August
- 15 Aug 2013 9:41 AM
- community & culture
On 20 August 2013, at 9 pm, rockets launched from four discharge sites (three barges and the Chain Bridge) offer the traditional ceremonial play of lights in the capital.
New Bills Passed On Bars, Courts & TV Switch In Hungary
- 24 Jun 2013 12:00 PM
- current affairs
Parliament voted for a tax on “ruin bars” and lowered the fees charged for removing sewage by 10% among a number of bills passed on Friday. The bill on “ruin pubs”, submitted by Fifth District mayor Antal Rogán, states that local councils may charge Ft 20 per day per customer from August 1 to businesses selling alcoholic beverages in World Heritage sites. Local councils must devote those revenues ...
Invitation: Easter Celebrations At Hollókő, 30 March - 1 April
- 31 Mar 2013 7:00 AM
- community & culture
"Hollókő, the village on the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites is open for the guests every year on the one of the biggest Christian celebration, on Eastern Sunday and Monday. In this little village almost all of the inhabitants dress up this time in their traditional customs. The boys sprinkle the girls with cold water, who in return give painted eggs for them. The festival is very ...
Almost 20,000 Votes For Cities Abroad As Guests Of Hegyalja Festival In Hungary
- 13 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Based on the festival fans’ votes, besides Hungary’s Kecskemét, residents of Slovakia’s Dunajska Streda, Ukraine’s Berehove, Serbia’s Subotica and Romania’s Odorheiu Secuiesc can enter Hegyalja Festival 2013 in Tokaj, Hungary for free between 25 and June, 2013.
New Checks On Bars In Heritage Sites In Budapest
- 2 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Parliament passed an amendment submitted by Fifth District mayor and Fidesz MP Antal Rogán and others on Monday under which police must review permits annually for keeping bars open at night in Unesco World Heritage locations.
Danube Multicultural Carnival In Budapest, 9-17 June
- 7 Jun 2012 11:00 AM
- entertainment
This international festival in Budapest includes a series of international dance and music programs. The carnival atmosphere will be enhanced by the various forms of artistic expression involved including folk dance and music, contemporary dance, world music, symphonic and brass music. In addition to traditional Hungarian and modern dance groups, the carnival will incorporate many performers from ...